Afkar vs Lyssna
Lyssna (formerly UsabilityHub) offers quick remote user testing with five-second tests, preference tests, and design surveys. It includes a small participant panel and integrates with Figma. However, it has no Arabic support, is not optimised for the MENA market, and requires subscriptions starting at $75/month.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Afkar | Lyssna |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ~SAR 100/study | $75+/mo |
| Arabic Support | ||
| Built-in Participants | ||
| Card Sort | ||
| Tree Test | ||
| Prototype Test | ||
| First Impression | ||
| MENA Focus | ||
| Pay-per-study | ||
| Fair Participant Pay | SAR 60/hr min |
Why choose Afkar over Lyssna
- Native Arabic interface with full RTL support
- MENA-focused participant pool
- Pay-per-study — no monthly subscription required
- 8 study types including card sort and tree test
- Fair participant pay: SAR 60/hr minimum
- No artificial project caps
Where Lyssna has an edge
- •Lyssna has Figma plugin integration
- •Lyssna offers five-second testing as a dedicated type
How to Switch from Lyssna
1
Sign up for free
Create your Afkar account in under a minute — no credit card required.
2
Recreate your studies
Use our intuitive builder to set up the same study types you run today — surveys, card sorts, tree tests, and more.
3
Launch & get results
Publish your study and receive real insights from MENA participants — often within hours.
Ready to try Afkar?
Start free and get real insights from MENA users — in hours, not weeks.